Weather and Climate News

Hot, reduced air quality south; thunder possible north and west
Southern Minnesota will see more 90s Thursday and even Friday while northern and western Minnesota see the chance of showers and thunderstorms. Air quality will remain poor southeast. 
Expanding drought conditions stressing crops in parts of Minnesota
Drought has been a recurring foe for Minnesota farmers over the past few years. But this growing season, the problem has started abnormally early in parts of the state.
Air quality alert continues through Thursday
Rain chances will increase as we approach the weekend.
5 things to know about Minnesota's air quality alert
Ground level ozone levels are much higher than usual. It’s a byproduct of pollutants and can make air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Heat, ozone bring more air quality alerts; rain expands into the weekend
The heat continues for southern Minnesota through Friday. Ozone continues to create reduced air quality. The chance of rain will be expanding slowly east into the weekend.
Another hot day for the summer solstice;  low air quality continues
Look for another 90 degree day Wednesday. The heat and poor air quality continue through at least Friday with rain possible in northwestern Minnesota Wednesday and statewide by Saturday. 
Summer solstice brings druids, pagans and thousands of curious people to Stonehenge
A seemingly curious alliance of druids, pagans, hippies, local residents and tourists gathered around Stonehenge and greeted sunrise on Wednesday, which is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.